Karl Harpur

Karl Harpur is an Irish actor, writer, director and producer based in Los Angeles. A graduate of the Gaiety School of acting, Karl is known for his roles in Fair City, Love/Hate and his short film Cavity which was directed by Emmy winner Tim Russ (Star Trek Voyagers Tuvoc). Karl wrote, produced and starred in the short which was nominated for Best Film, Best Writer, Best Director and a Best Supporting Actor nomination for Karl at the 7th annual Toscar Awards in Hollywood. Since 1998 Karl has been a regular face on the Irish theatre scene having starred in Ireland's most commercially successful musical - I, Keano. Ireland's most expensive musical, The HaPenny Bridge. As well as the World Stage Premier of Stephen King's 'The Shawshank Redemption' which saw him star alongside Emmy nominee Reg Cathey (House of Cards), Tony nominees Kevin Anderson and John Earl Jelks, as well as Golden Globe winner, Keir Dullea (2001, A Space Odyssey). Karl is also Irelands top writer and director of the popular theatre genre of Pantomime. Penning scripts for Theatreworx Productions and Jendagi UK Ltd for the hugely successful Helix Theatre and University Concert Hall, Limerick, respectively over the last number of years. He is married to Jennifer.